Jacobean
adjective
Connected to or referring to the times when James I of England was king (from 1603 to 1625).
The castle was built in the Jacobean era.
Often appears as...
- jacobean era
- jacobean architecture
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Descriptions of designs, furniture, architecture styles that were popular during the reign of James I.
The museum has a fabulous collection of Jacobean furniture.
Often appears as...
- jacobean furniture
- jacobean design
Usage tips
Art, Design
adjective
Connected to or referring to the times when James I of England was king (from 1603 to 1625).
The castle was built in the Jacobean era.
Often appears as...
- jacobean era
- jacobean architecture
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Descriptions of designs, furniture, architecture styles that were popular during the reign of James I.
The museum has a fabulous collection of Jacobean furniture.
Often appears as...
- jacobean furniture
- jacobean design
Usage tips
Art, Design
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Period
Jacobean often relates to events or styles specific to early 17th century England.
Scholars study Jacobean drama to understand the period's culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
Using 'Jacobean' can evoke a sense of the artistic and cultural atmosphere of James I's reign.
The dark themes in this play are very Jacobean.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
'Jacobean' implies an object or style is not from our current time.
They renovated the house but kept the Jacobean details.
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Video examples
Adam Nicolson: The King...
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Video examples
Adam Nicolson: The King...
on but he's reaching higher he's reaching for something grander than the Jacobean translators were reaching for and in doing that full short of where
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Quote examples
Christopher Eccleston
English Actor
Jacobean plays, before Shakespeare, were particularly visceral.
Quote examples
Christopher Eccleston
English Actor
Jacobean plays, before Shakespeare, were particularly visceral.
Example 1 of 1
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